aches and pains, but satisfaction!

my new pair of Adidas F5 boots :)

Haven't bought a pair of football boots in ages, and I'd forgotten how it felt to pull on thick socks, squeeze into stiff seams and lace up, wobbling to the field and feeling the reassuring grip of the studs on soft grass and harder mud. It felt good! Had a great time playing in a 'Cousin's Cup' football match, and I actually lasted the whole match! This time, it's a case of quantity over quality :) It felt natural to be on the field again, but nowadays the body doesn't always listen to what the mind tells it to do, or believes it still can do! The best part of the match was getting together with family. Of course, now I get to wince at the aches and pains that have suddenly surfaced, post-match syndrome. But it was worth it! :)